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Posted by Martin McCaffery (Member # 37) on 02-24-2014, 12:04 PM:

Bill Murray's best sidekick
http://variety.com/2014/film/news/harold-ramis-dead-at-69-1201118556/
‘Ghostbusters’ Star Harold Ramis Dies at 69

Harold Ramis Dead at 69
FEBRUARY 24, 2014 | 09:28AM PT
He also directed hit comedies 'Groundhog Day' and 'Caddyshack'

Alex Stedman
Harold Ramis, best known as an actor in “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes” and a writer/director for “Caddyshack” and “Groundhog Day” died Monday died today from complications related to auto-immune inflammatory vasculitis, a disease he battled for four years. He was 69.

Born in Chicago, IL, Ramis got his start at the famed Second City improvisational group and made his big Hollywood breakthrough in 1978 when he co-wrote “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” starring John Belushi.

He went on to co-write and star opposite Bill Murray in “Stripes” (1981), “Ghostbusters” (1984) and “Ghostbusters II” (1989). He later co-wrote and made his directorial debut with Caddyshack (1980), followed by “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983).

Ramis most recently directed the 2009 comedy “Year One” starring Jack Black and Michael Cera and was also seen opposite Seth Rogen in Judd Apatow’s box office hit “Knocked Up.”

A trailblazer in the comedy world, Ramis was the recipient of the American Comedy Award, the British Comedy Award, and the BAFTA (British Academy) award for screenwriting.

In addition to his wife Erica, Ramis is survived by sons Julian and Daniel, daughter Violet and two grandchildren.

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 02-24-2014, 12:26 PM:

Wow that is a shocker. Dude was a comedy genius. He never really got the recognition he deserved as an actor....his "deadpan" style in movies like "Stripes" and "Ghostbusters" made him so much fun to watch. He was the perfect complement to Bill Murray's 'madcap' characters. Very sad news...R.I.P.

Posted by Jarod Reddig (Member # 6363) on 02-24-2014, 02:54 PM:

Very sad news indeed. I too was shocked. I really liked Harold and the films he was involved in. Guess 69 is getting up there tho.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 02-24-2014, 05:31 PM:

Sad to hear of the news. Whoever wrote that article should probably proof-read their own work though. Anyone find a problem with this paragraph?

quote: Martin McCaffery
He went on to co-write and star opposite Bill Murray in “Stripes” (1981), “Ghostbusters” (1984) and “Ghostbusters II” (1989). He later co-wrote and made his directorial debut with Caddyshack (1980), followed by “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983).

Posted by Matthew McBride (Member # 6598) on 02-24-2014, 06:06 PM:

I, too, am also sadden by this. I really liked him in movie industry.

Brad are you referring to the fact that their dates don't follow correctly with their presentation on timelines [Razz]

Posted by Lyle Romer (Member # 1266) on 02-24-2014, 07:06 PM:

quote:
Sad to hear of the news. Whoever wrote that article should probably proof-read their own work though. Anyone find a problem with this paragraph?

quote: Martin McCaffery
He went on to co-write and star opposite Bill Murray in “Stripes” (1981), “Ghostbusters” (1984) and “Ghostbusters II” (1989). He later co-wrote and made his directorial debut with Caddyshack (1980), followed by “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983).

Well, obviously he had a time machine!

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 02-24-2014, 10:12 PM:

Did Harold Ramis manage a theater? I ask because this thread is currently in Ground Level.

Anyway Brad, there is nothing wrong with that paragraph. You're thinking of time too linearly. After Ramis got done with GhostBusters 2, he decided to take on directing. But he decided that 1989 was not the best place to do it. So he moved to 1980 and started directing things simply because the market was better for his stylings then. He was a smart one, that Egon.

Posted by Martin McCaffery (Member # 37) on 02-24-2014, 10:31 PM:

quote: Joe Redifer
Did Harold Ramis manage a theater? I ask because this thread is currently in Ground Level.

Ooops

Posted by Steve Matz (Member # 1890) on 02-25-2014, 12:38 AM:

I first remember RAMIS on SCTV doing skits with John Candy,Eugene Levy,Kathreen O'Hara,Rick Moranis,etc.His "GROUNDHOGS DAY" is still one of my most favorite Films. Very Talented Man...RIP [thumbsup]